Boone High School

400 7th St
Boone, IA 50036
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 692 students in grades 9-12, Boone High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in IA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Boone High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Boone High School's student population of 692 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
692 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Boone High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boone High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IA)
#769 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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60%
64%
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69%
68%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
5%
12%
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Black
1%
7%
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White
88%
73%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.22
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≥95%
87%
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
35%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boone High School's ranking?
Boone High School is ranked #769 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Boone High School often compared to?
Boone High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ogden High School, Madrid High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boone High School?
The graduation rate of Boone High School is 95%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87%.
How many students attend Boone High School?
692 students attend Boone High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Boone High School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boone High School?
Boone High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Boone High School offer ?
Boone High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Boone High School part of?
Boone High School is part of Boone Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 692 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 60% (Btm 50%)
  • : 69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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